Corporate Attorney

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work

Global exposure

Professional development

Supportive team

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Corporate Attorney to join its legal team in a fully remote role across South Africa. You will support mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with internal teams and external counsel across locations.

The ideal candidate is admitted in SA High Court with 5–7 years PQE, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal risks in a global, distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 5–7 years PQE in corporate law, M&A or related field.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong corporate governance knowledge and SA company law.
• Strong analytical, writing, and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Manage and execute corporate transactions, including M&A and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.
• Conduct legal due diligence for investments.
• Oversee compliance with South African laws and regulations.
• Advise on IP protection and strategy.
• Support financing and capital markets activities.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.
• Ensure timely filing of corporate documents with authorities.

Connaissances

Corporate law

M&A experience

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Remote collaboration

Formation

Admitted Attorney, SA High Court

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and expanding multinational corporation, is seeking a skilled Corporate Attorney to join their legal team. This is a **fully remote** position, offering the convenience and flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. The Corporate Attorney will be instrumental in providing comprehensive legal support for a wide range of corporate activities, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal risks. This role demands a self-motivated individual capable of thriving in a remote work environment, collaborating effectively with internal teams and external counsel across different geographical locations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the company's legal operations are robust and aligned with its strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and corporate documents.
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance best practices and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for potential investments and acquisitions.
• Oversee the company's compliance with relevant South African laws and regulations.
• Advise on intellectual property protection and strategy.
• Support the legal aspects of financing and capital markets activities.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Ensure timely filing of all corporate documents with relevant authorities.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, M&A, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of corporate governance principles and South African company law.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, adapted for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing significant lifestyle flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global context.
• Exposure to high-profile corporate transactions and projects.
• Be an integral part of a forward-thinking legal team.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative global organization.